How to Stay Cool Without Spending a Lot on Air Conditioner Service

Posted August 19, 2015

We’re positively in the peak of summer here in Clackamas. If you’re like most of us, you’re most likely attempting to stay cool without spending a lot on skyrocketing utility bills. Kids may love hitting the pool every day, but you need your home to be comfortable too.

At Central Air Inc, we’ve pulled together some tips to help you stay cool and save some money in the process.

Use a programmable thermostat. Take full advantage of your programmable thermostat, or think about installing one if you haven’t already. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you can save up to 10 percent a year on your heating and cooling bills when you set your thermostat back 7 – 10 degrees for eight hours a day. A programmable thermostat makes this so easy. All you have to do is program it to run at a higher temperature during the times you’re away and adjust to a cooler temperature when you will be home.

Circulate cool air with fans. You can make the most of the cool air from your air conditioner by using ceiling fans to spread the air in your rooms. Using ceiling fans enables you to raise the temperature on your thermostat a couple of degrees without a decrease in your comfort.

Close your curtains and blinds. You can block a lot of heat that enters your home through your windows with curtains, blinds or shades. Just keep them closed during peak sunshine hours in the afternoons. This simple task will keep your home a little cooler and lighten your air conditioner’s daily workload.

Schedule routine air conditioner service. Keeping your air conditioner in shape with annual preventive appointments will keep running at its most efficient level all summer. This can also help twart an air conditioner breakdown in the heat of a Clackamas summer. Regular air conditioner service can help uncover and repair small problems before they turn into big problems, which can be costly.

Look for energy efficiency in new equipment. When it’s time to replace your air conditioner, look for high SEER ratings and ENERGY STAR® certification. These show how efficient the equipment is and could help you save big each year on cooling costs.

You may not be able to control the weather in Clackamas, but you can control your home comfort. Using these tips, you could save some money while you stay cool. Call Central Air Inc at 503-389-5307 or use our convenient online scheduler and we can address any of your air conditioner service needs or answer your questions about how to keep your home more comfortable.

With more than 100 years in the field, Lennox has consistently offered industry-leading innovation and technology while preserving stringent durability and reliability standards. The experts at Central Air Inc help bring those standards to Clackamas so that you can always maintain total home comfort. If you’re in the market for a new HVAC system or even if you just have a question about what we can provide, give us a call at 503-389-5307 or set up an appointment with us online. We’d love to hear from you.

As an approved trade ally contractor of Energy Trust of Oregon, we are qualified to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of your home.